For international visitors

Tourist auto insurance for driving into Mexico

English

Premier tourist auto insurance for travelers entering Mexico in their own cars. Your home policy from the United States or Canada is not valid in Mexico, and Mexican law requires coverage issued by a Mexican insurer. We place that coverage with GNP so your trip starts with excitement, not paperwork.

Español

Seguro de auto para turistas que entran a México en su propio vehículo con placas extranjeras. Las pólizas emitidas en Estados Unidos o Canadá no tienen validez en México: la ley exige cobertura de una aseguradora mexicana. Nosotros la emitimos con GNP.

Who this policy is for

Foreign-plated vehicles

Cars, pickups and SUVs registered outside Mexico — typically in the United States or Canada — being driven into the country by their owner.

Trips of any length

Coverage can be arranged for a short border run, a multi-week road trip, or a full year for snowbirds and frequent visitors.

Drivers who want it settled first

Quote and buy before you reach the crossing, so you arrive with proof of insurance already in hand rather than queuing at a border booth.

How the quote works

  1. Tell us about the vehicle and the trip — you can type the answers, use the guided form, or talk it through with Lupe, our bilingual assistant.
  2. We send those details to GNP and return the actual coverage options and premiums for your trip. Premiums for this product are quoted in USD.
  3. Choose the coverage you want and we prepare the policy. You receive the documents you need to carry while driving in Mexico.

Common questions

Is my U.S. or Canadian auto policy valid in Mexico?

Generally no. Mexican authorities require liability coverage issued by an insurer licensed in Mexico. Some home policies extend limited physical damage coverage a short distance past the border, but they do not satisfy the Mexican liability requirement.

What information do I need to get a quote?

The vehicle's year, make and model, where it is registered, the dates of your trip, and the driver's details. Nothing is charged while you are getting the quote.

Can I do this in Spanish?

Yes. The whole experience, including the assistant, works in English and Spanish — switch languages at any time.

Who actually issues the policy?

Coverage is underwritten by Grupo Nacional Provincial (GNP), a Mexican insurer. María Protege arranges and services the policy for you.

About this page. María Protege arranges Mexican auto insurance for visiting drivers. Quotes shown are generated from the insurer's own rating system using the details you provide; final premium and coverage are subject to the terms of the issued policy.

This page describes insurance products only and does not constitute personalized financial advice.